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L438 RMX

1994 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,702 mi
Last recorded174,702 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 RMX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 174,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

feul lines corroded

fluid around power steering pipes

front discs corroded and worn

movement in near side front drop link

near side front and rear tyres 1.6mm

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side front tyre 3mm off side rear 2mm

oil leaks

oil low

rear discs corroded and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 166,801 miles

Air bag light on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system rusty

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Handbrake almost at maximum travel

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Slight play in steeing system

Pass 15 Jan 2007 159,553 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 159,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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L438 RMX is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 137,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L438 RMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L438 RMX registered?

L438 RMX is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L438 RMX safe to buy?

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